Category Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

We thank all of our wonderful guests who made 2012 a very special year. We hope to see you again soon at The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast, or perhaps meet you for the very first time! God bless each and every one from The Leete Family Innkeepers. 2013 is gonna rock!

Just one hour drive from The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast brings you to this amazing natural historic landmark, Natural Bridge. 1750 George Washington graffiti’d this natural wonder…carved his initials into Natural Bridge. Late 1700′s Thomas Jefferson purchased this landmark as well as 157 acres around it from King George III of England for 20 […]

I WAS GIVEN A NEW TOOL FOR MY TOOLBELT AND AM HAVING SO MUCH FUN WITH IT! You all know I love taking photos, getting outside and seeing these beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains… Fun and Fantastic Five Mile Mountain Road in Franklin County, Virginia Expect this scene in October-November, but this winding road is here […]

Our guests at The Claiborne House B&B Kelsey and Adam made the 8 mile round trip hike out to McAfee Knob early October. The leaves were not turning very much, but the view was STUNNING! Click image for larger view The view at the top when you reach McAfee Knob is worth the hike! You […]

“That’s right, all you sad-sack single types. Don’t dare come a knockin’ when this state’s a rockin’.” -Virginia Read more from Frommers here.Book your getaway at The Claiborne House B&B in Rocky Mount, VA here. ISN’T IT TIME FOR A BLUE RIDGE DAY Y’ALL?

The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast is just 15 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the way you will encounter these scenes! (Your innkeeper took these on 10/23/12) ~Click each image for a larger view~ ISN’T IT TIME FOR A BLUE RIDGE DAY Y’ALL?

THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY HAS DECIDED TO SHARE A FAVORITE DRIVING TOUR HERE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY! The Blue Ridge Parkway (just 15 miles from The Claiborne House B&B) Five Mile Mountain Road, Franklin County VA Turner’s Creek Road in Callaway (Near Phoebe Needles) From Boones Mill on Rt 220 (about 20 minutes South of […]

A great thing happened, a long time follower of The Claiborne House stayed with us and said “This is exactly like I’d imagined it!” First breakfast seating on Sunday at The Claiborne House B&B That really made me smile! She then said “You have portrayed the area perfectly, I am not disappointed in the least!” This was […]

This is an outdoor extravaganza in Roanoke with a full day of great music on the Saturday. The Event is October 19-21, 2012 GO FEST is a grassroots event organized by a group of people who are passionate about the outdoors. We believe in celebrating what makes the Roanoke Region such a great place and […]